A major coronial inquest into the six sudden epilepsy deaths starts Monday.

Students perform the Nutcracker 'directors cut'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Exemptions for partners from richer countries are creating a two-tier system, critics say.

Funeral procession for Tribesmen gang member sparked dozens of complaints.

Seven cases today, including the six Pakistani cricketers announced yesterday.

Mahuta part of most diverse lawmakers ever appointed to top roles, AP's Nick Perry writes.

A witness told the Herald she believed a man had drowned at Takapuna Beach.

Operators face shortage of guests and staff as backpackers set to drop to below 4000.

Volunteers can start friendships that go on for years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The money is allegedly entangled with a corruption scandal in Venezuela.

Ex-Australian TV presenter Simone Wright sentenced over 'dying child' Trade Me frauds.

Daniel Burrough's extreme views against Muslims continue, Crown says.

Tragedy was one of two fatal chopper crashes to befall the same family that year.

The school said the "situation had been resolved with police support".

Would you pay $815 per week to live here?

Councils are struggling with financial pressures amounting to billions of dollars.

Investigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.

Men, those over 60, and Wellingtonians are those most likely not to use their cars.

Taine Rupena Tata Bryn Edwards appeared today at the High Court in Invercargill.

The starting price is $300 each.

A man died at United Steel in Wigram on Monday.

The report said mayor Tim Shadbolt is unable to deliver in his role.

Alice Hudson and her family lost their rental home in the fire.

Wellingtonians can finally top-up their Snapper cards with their iPhones.

C1 Espresso's owner is accused of bullying, manipulation and denying breaks and sick days.